Akash Thorat Email & Phone Number

• Over 10 years of experience in category management, sourcing and merchandising.• Import from China, actively attending Canton Fair, GZ, actively visiting Yiwu International Trade city, for buying and sourcing goods as I’m Handling Bags and Travel Accessories category for DMart•Analyse data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends•Devise long-term development strategies for product categories•Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful productsFoster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services•Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands•Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility•Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category•Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory•Assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category